SummaryThe Designer-Advanced Design will be responsible for ensuring the design integrity, consistency, and aesthetic vision is maintained and executed throughout the development lifecycle of a project. This individual will cover projects in High, High/Fine, and Custom jewelry product categories.
Responsibilities- Model, refine, and produce designs for handoff to Engineering, CAD team, and workshops.
- Design and actualize concepts in partnership with the Design team.
- Create 3D CAD files, photo-realistic 2D presentation artwork, 2D technical artwork, design iterations, and size and color variations.
- Ensure consistency of design and house codes across jewelry collections and concepts.
- Partner with external vendors, the jewelry design and innovation workshop, and product development to execute design intent samples and anticipate and resolve critical issues throughout the development cycle.
- Adapt to changing priorities as directed by the design team and meet product development deadlines.
- Partner with designers to oversee jewelry product category projects throughout the development lifecycle.
- Communicate any anticipated critical issues during the design concept phase that may impact the design, design aesthetic, manufacturability, and/or quality of the end product.
- Attend and actively participate in department staff meetings.
- Archive design materials in compliance with procedure.
- Remain up to date and proficient on CAD technology and development techniques.
Requirements- BFA Degree.
- 5+ years of professional experience with Design for Manufacturing in the jewelry industry.
- Thorough understanding of jewelry manufacturing techniques and materials.
- Strong design skills and ability to focus on and refine details, while keeping in mind brand aesthetic codes.
- Knowledge of rapid prototyping process.
- Strong aesthetic sensibility and ability to accurately interpret and build on design concepts.
- Expert skill-set, high effectiveness, and efficiency in two or more of the following: Rhino, Modo, SolidWorks, T-Splines, Z-Brush, Adobe CS, KeyShot, and V-Ray.
- Proficient in Adobe CS including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Experience in the creation of 2D and 3D technical artwork and specifications.
- Strong design analytical skills.
- Solution and multi-tasking oriented.
- Organized, flexible, and adaptive to change.
- Excellent team player with a professional manner and ability to work well in collaboration with others.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Ability to set and meet deadlines.
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